LABOR STANDARDS INSPECTOR - 10062026- 81379

State of Tennessee; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Labor Standards Inspector in Memphis, TN to perform inspections and investigations into labor standards compliance. You will work under general supervision and handle routine and complaint inspections, review required documents, and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities include citing violations when appropriate, educating employers on compliance, and updating the Labor Standards System.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school graduation and three years of related work experience.
• Experience in inspections, auditing, or claims examination is desirable.
• Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine/random, complaint, and referral inspections at various businesses for labor standards compliance.
• Review and evaluate documents required by labor standards laws.
• Document inspection events accurately in the Labor Standards System.
• Apply codes and policies to cite violations when encountered.
• Upload supporting docs and educate employers on compliance.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Time Management

Judgement and Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/12/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,667.00

Salary (Annually) $44,004.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Memphis, TN

Department Labor and Workforce Development

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SHELBY COUNTY

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/workforce/careers.html

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of full-time investigative, auditing, claims examinations, business management, or other related work.

Necessary Special Qualifications

Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for labor standards inspection work of average difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the Labor Standards Sub-Series.

An employee in this class performs inspections and/or investigative work regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws.

This class differs from the Labor Standards Specialist in that the incumbent of the latter is responsible for quality control of inspections submitted to ensure they follow the labor standards inspection program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine/random, complaint, and referral inspections at a variety of business types within a timely manner regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws.
• Request, review, and evaluate documents required by the labor standards statutory laws.
• Accurately document the events of inspections in the Labor Standards System and make updates as new information becomes available.
• Use judgement aligned with codes and policies along with knowledge of the statutory laws governed by the labor standards unit to accurately cite violations when encountered.
• Upload supporting documentation related to inspections.
• Educate employers on compliance issues.
• All other duties as required.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Ambiguity

Knowledges

• Law and Government
• Customer Service
• Computers and Electronics
• Telecommunications

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Time Management
• Judgement and Decision Making

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension & Expression
• Written Comprehension & Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Cell Phone (with camera)
• Printer/Scanner/Copier
• Motor Vehicle

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.